's chemotherapy failed, they took maria to a doctor in texas. >> when we came back from texas, the swelling was gone and the cough was reduced to a couple coughs in the morning. then $3,500 for labs. >> reporter: but treatment is $10,000 a month. now, with anonymous gift, maria says she has a chance to fight the disease. >> with this treatment, i have a lot of hope that i will get better. i will get better. so every day is a struggle, but i'm fighting every day. >> she is a freigighter. in total, the family has received more than $16,000 in donations flts we contacted kaiser, they did not return our calls in time for the broadcast. >> that is a great story. thank you. >>> pg&e feeling the heat for cutting the power. why families trying to make a point about smart meters were left in the dark. >>> plus, welcoming back our troops. the president honors hundreds of soldiers now home for the holidays. >>> i'm scott budman. after the break are, why you don't have to search too far to find the best places to work. >>> and ranieri. a cool, crisp and sunny day outside across the bay area. right now